Microwave acorn squash to speed things up at dinnertime. So easy! Plus you control the amount of sugar and butter.
Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Total Time::20 mins
Servings::4
Ingredients
2 (1 pound) acorn squash, halved and seeded
4 teaspoons salted butter, melted
4 teaspoons brown sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Prick all over the insides of the squash halves with a fork; brush with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar. Place squash halves, cut sides-up, into a large, microwave-safe dish.
Microwave on high power until flesh pierces easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook’s Note
If the squash is very hard to cut before you cook it, prick it all over, then microwave it for a few minutes to soften a little.
This can be lower in calories if you choose a low-calorie sweetener instead of sugar.